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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,512.26, 465,776.25 and 186,614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,512.26, 465,776.25 and 186,614.66 is: 257,533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,512.26 : 465,776.25 = 186,614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,512.26/465,776.25 = 186,614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,512.26x = 465,776.25 × 186,614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,512.26x = 86,920,676,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,920,676,529.83/337,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,533.39

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